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A Stunned Russian Opposition in Exile Considers a Future Without Navalny

The death of Navalny has shocked Russian dissidents.
Navalny's death might lead to unity within the opposition.

How Aleksei Navalny's Prison Diaries Got Published

Aleksei Navalny accepted his grim fate of lifelong imprisonment, reflecting deeply on the sacrifices and consequences of opposing the authoritarian regime.

Navalny Allies Say He Was About to Be Freed in a Prisoner Exchange

A prisoner exchange deal involving Navalny was reportedly close, according to his aides.
Navalny's potential release as part of the deal was tied to the release of two Americans in Russian prison.

The Funeral of Aleksei Navalny, in Photos

Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny's funeral in Moscow drew thousands of mourners, including foreign diplomats.
Mourners faced heavy police presence and obstacles to organize the burial.

Navalny's Funeral to Be Held on Friday, Spokeswoman Says

Public funeral for Navalny in Moscow
Russian authorities attempt to prevent public wake and funeral

Bitter Infighting Clouds Russian Opposition

The prisoner swap aimed to revive the Russian opposition movement, but internal conflicts have hindered its progress.

A Stunned Russian Opposition in Exile Considers a Future Without Navalny

The death of Navalny has shocked Russian dissidents.
Navalny's death might lead to unity within the opposition.

How Aleksei Navalny's Prison Diaries Got Published

Aleksei Navalny accepted his grim fate of lifelong imprisonment, reflecting deeply on the sacrifices and consequences of opposing the authoritarian regime.

Navalny Allies Say He Was About to Be Freed in a Prisoner Exchange

A prisoner exchange deal involving Navalny was reportedly close, according to his aides.
Navalny's potential release as part of the deal was tied to the release of two Americans in Russian prison.

The Funeral of Aleksei Navalny, in Photos

Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny's funeral in Moscow drew thousands of mourners, including foreign diplomats.
Mourners faced heavy police presence and obstacles to organize the burial.

Navalny's Funeral to Be Held on Friday, Spokeswoman Says

Public funeral for Navalny in Moscow
Russian authorities attempt to prevent public wake and funeral

Bitter Infighting Clouds Russian Opposition

The prisoner swap aimed to revive the Russian opposition movement, but internal conflicts have hindered its progress.
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Russia's opposition abroad is tearing itself apart, but clings to hope

The Russian opposition struggles to unite against Putin, facing deep internal divisions and a leadership void after Navalny's death.

We are obliged to end the war': A new Russian unit fights for Ukraine

The Siberian Battalion is a unit formed by the Civic Council, a Russian opposition group based in Poland, to fight against the Russian administration and overthrow Vladimir Putin.
The unit consists of Russians who have joined the fight in Ukraine and are willing to risk Russia's wrath by joining the enemy.

Will Russia's opposition show a united front in Berlin? DW 11/16/2024

The Russian opposition in Berlin rallies to oppose the war and demand freedom for political prisoners.

Russia's opposition abroad is tearing itself apart, but clings to hope

The Russian opposition struggles to unite against Putin, facing deep internal divisions and a leadership void after Navalny's death.

We are obliged to end the war': A new Russian unit fights for Ukraine

The Siberian Battalion is a unit formed by the Civic Council, a Russian opposition group based in Poland, to fight against the Russian administration and overthrow Vladimir Putin.
The unit consists of Russians who have joined the fight in Ukraine and are willing to risk Russia's wrath by joining the enemy.

Will Russia's opposition show a united front in Berlin? DW 11/16/2024

The Russian opposition in Berlin rallies to oppose the war and demand freedom for political prisoners.
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What is the Future of Russian Opposition to Putin? : State of the World from NPR

Russian opposition faces challenges after Navalny's death
Yulia Navalnaya and Boris Nadezhdin's roles in Russian politics

Alexei Navalny believed he would die in prison, memoir reveals

Navalny accepted he would die in prison but remained resolute in opposing corruption in Russia.

With Prison Certain and Death Likely, Why Did Navalny Return?

Navalny's return to Russia after poison attack was driven by belief in standing up for his country and principles.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's decision to defy Kremlin and return to Russia despite risks was seen as heroic and tragic.

Russia: Kremlin says it has 'no desire' to locate Navalny DW 12/15/2023

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been removed from a penal colony near Moscow and his exact whereabouts are unknown.
His aides fear he may have been transferred to a harsher prison.

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy to meet Biden in push for aid

Europeans generally support Ukraine joining the EU, but are lukewarm about enlargement to other countries.
The location of Alexei Navalny remains unknown and he did not show up at a court hearing.

Russia: Navalny's team says whereabouts unknown DW 12/11/2023

Allies of Alexei Navalny have been unable to locate him for six days and believe he has been transferred.
Navalny's contact with the outside world has been severely restricted and his whereabouts are unknown.

What is the Future of Russian Opposition to Putin? : State of the World from NPR

Russian opposition faces challenges after Navalny's death
Yulia Navalnaya and Boris Nadezhdin's roles in Russian politics

Alexei Navalny believed he would die in prison, memoir reveals

Navalny accepted he would die in prison but remained resolute in opposing corruption in Russia.

With Prison Certain and Death Likely, Why Did Navalny Return?

Navalny's return to Russia after poison attack was driven by belief in standing up for his country and principles.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's decision to defy Kremlin and return to Russia despite risks was seen as heroic and tragic.

Russia: Kremlin says it has 'no desire' to locate Navalny DW 12/15/2023

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been removed from a penal colony near Moscow and his exact whereabouts are unknown.
His aides fear he may have been transferred to a harsher prison.

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy to meet Biden in push for aid

Europeans generally support Ukraine joining the EU, but are lukewarm about enlargement to other countries.
The location of Alexei Navalny remains unknown and he did not show up at a court hearing.

Russia: Navalny's team says whereabouts unknown DW 12/11/2023

Allies of Alexei Navalny have been unable to locate him for six days and believe he has been transferred.
Navalny's contact with the outside world has been severely restricted and his whereabouts are unknown.
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Kremlin has no information' on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been moved from a penal colony and his lawyers have not seen him since December 6.
The Kremlin claims to have no information about Navalny's whereabouts, and prison authorities have not disclosed where he was transferred to.

Russia's exiled opposition rocked by claims over hammer attack on Navalny ally

The Volkov attack may have been motivated by personal disputes rather than a Kremlin-led effort against opposition figures.

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer near Lithuanian home

Leonid Volkov, a key figure in Russian opposition, was attacked with a hammer outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, shortly after Navalny's death last month.
The Kremlin had issued a warrant for Volkov's arrest in 2021, and the assault occurred a month after Navalny's passing.

Friday Briefing: Putin's Re-Election

Vladimir Putin is certain to win the Russian presidential election.
The election serves to legitimize Putin's rule and garner support for the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia: Kara-Murza lawyer visits jailed Kremlin critic DW 07/13/2024

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian opposition figure imprisoned in Siberia, is alive but cut off from contacts, sparking concerns about his health and treatment.

As Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big Crackdown

The detention of individuals for showing respect for Navalny
Fear of broader crackdown after Navalny's death

Kremlin has no information' on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been moved from a penal colony and his lawyers have not seen him since December 6.
The Kremlin claims to have no information about Navalny's whereabouts, and prison authorities have not disclosed where he was transferred to.

Russia's exiled opposition rocked by claims over hammer attack on Navalny ally

The Volkov attack may have been motivated by personal disputes rather than a Kremlin-led effort against opposition figures.

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer near Lithuanian home

Leonid Volkov, a key figure in Russian opposition, was attacked with a hammer outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, shortly after Navalny's death last month.
The Kremlin had issued a warrant for Volkov's arrest in 2021, and the assault occurred a month after Navalny's passing.

Friday Briefing: Putin's Re-Election

Vladimir Putin is certain to win the Russian presidential election.
The election serves to legitimize Putin's rule and garner support for the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia: Kara-Murza lawyer visits jailed Kremlin critic DW 07/13/2024

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian opposition figure imprisoned in Siberia, is alive but cut off from contacts, sparking concerns about his health and treatment.

As Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big Crackdown

The detention of individuals for showing respect for Navalny
Fear of broader crackdown after Navalny's death
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Prisoners freed from Russia give press conference in Germany

Russian opposition figures address press in Bonn after major prisoner swap, express hopes for a different Russia and vow to continue activism.

Ilya Yashin, the activist who didn't want to leave Russian prison

Ilya Yashin prefers to fight against Putin's regime from within Russia and views his exile as a personal tragedy.

Alexei Navalny's Last Laugh

Defying Putin with humor is a key trait in his opponents.
Satirical sensibility is necessary in Russian opposition leaders.

Prisoners freed from Russia give press conference in Germany

Russian opposition figures address press in Bonn after major prisoner swap, express hopes for a different Russia and vow to continue activism.

Ilya Yashin, the activist who didn't want to leave Russian prison

Ilya Yashin prefers to fight against Putin's regime from within Russia and views his exile as a personal tragedy.

Alexei Navalny's Last Laugh

Defying Putin with humor is a key trait in his opponents.
Satirical sensibility is necessary in Russian opposition leaders.
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#prisoner-exchange

This war is a tragedy': Ilya Yashin to keep campaigning after release from Russian jail

Turning Russians against the war in Ukraine is Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin's priority post-release.

Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap

Ilya Yashin expressed outrage at being sent into involuntary exile rather than staying in his own country, even if it meant remaining in prison.

This war is a tragedy': Ilya Yashin to keep campaigning after release from Russian jail

Turning Russians against the war in Ukraine is Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin's priority post-release.

Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap

Ilya Yashin expressed outrage at being sent into involuntary exile rather than staying in his own country, even if it meant remaining in prison.
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#human-rights

Russia releases prisoners in massive exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, releasing notable figures like journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, and Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Belarus pardons German in terrorism case; Russia moves political prisoners

Belarus authoritarian leader pardons German citizen sentenced to death in a surprising move.

Wife of jailed British-Russian fears he will meet same fate as Navalny

Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years on trumped-up charges after staying in Russia as a prominent opposition figure.
Kara-Murza's wife believes his decision to stay and face arrest was a duty to stand with those fighting the regime.

Russia releases prisoners in massive exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, releasing notable figures like journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, and Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Belarus pardons German in terrorism case; Russia moves political prisoners

Belarus authoritarian leader pardons German citizen sentenced to death in a surprising move.

Wife of jailed British-Russian fears he will meet same fate as Navalny

Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years on trumped-up charges after staying in Russia as a prominent opposition figure.
Kara-Murza's wife believes his decision to stay and face arrest was a duty to stand with those fighting the regime.
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Yulia Navalnaya to receive DW Freedom of Speech Award 2024 DW 05/03/2024

Yulia Navalnaya and the Russian Anti-Corruption Foundation have been awarded the Freedom of Speech Award 2024 for their work in fighting for freedom of press and expression in Russia.

Navalny's widow Yulia will meet EU foreign ministers, Borrell says

Alexey Navalny died in a Russian jail after serving more than three years.
Yulia Navalnaya to meet European foreign ministers in Brussels to discuss support for Russian freedom fighters.

Can Yulia Navalnaya unite Russia's opposition after Alexey Navalny's death?

Yulia Navalnaya to take over late husband's role
Navalnaya faces discord among opposition figures

Yulia Navalnaya to receive DW Freedom of Speech Award 2024 DW 05/03/2024

Yulia Navalnaya and the Russian Anti-Corruption Foundation have been awarded the Freedom of Speech Award 2024 for their work in fighting for freedom of press and expression in Russia.

Navalny's widow Yulia will meet EU foreign ministers, Borrell says

Alexey Navalny died in a Russian jail after serving more than three years.
Yulia Navalnaya to meet European foreign ministers in Brussels to discuss support for Russian freedom fighters.

Can Yulia Navalnaya unite Russia's opposition after Alexey Navalny's death?

Yulia Navalnaya to take over late husband's role
Navalnaya faces discord among opposition figures
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The article discusses the political landscape in Russia, focusing on the Russian opposition and the Navalny family.
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Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked near home in Lithuania DW 03/13/2024

Lithuanian police investigating attack on Leonid Volkov in Vilnius.
Volkov describes the attack as a 'characteristic bandit hello' from Putin's henchmen.

Ally of late Navalny accuses Putin's henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up

Volkov, a close associate of Navalny, was attacked at his home in Vilnius, accusing Putin's henchmen of being behind the assault.
Volkov sustained injuries but vowed to continue his work in opposition to the Russian government.

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked near home in Lithuania DW 03/13/2024

Lithuanian police investigating attack on Leonid Volkov in Vilnius.
Volkov describes the attack as a 'characteristic bandit hello' from Putin's henchmen.

Ally of late Navalny accuses Putin's henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up

Volkov, a close associate of Navalny, was attacked at his home in Vilnius, accusing Putin's henchmen of being behind the assault.
Volkov sustained injuries but vowed to continue his work in opposition to the Russian government.
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Russia after Navalny

The Russian opposition rallied massive crowds at Navalny's funeral, demonstrating his significant influence despite challenges from the government.
Putin's extreme measures against Navalny indicate his perceived threat and strong support among the Russian public.

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues.

Hard void to fill: Navalny's death poses challenges for Russian opposition

Navalny, a prominent opposition figure in Russia, has passed away in a penal colony, sparking suspicions around his death.
Navalny's legacy as an anti-corruption campaigner and symbol of the struggle for Russia's better future will persist despite his death.

Russia after Navalny

The Russian opposition rallied massive crowds at Navalny's funeral, demonstrating his significant influence despite challenges from the government.
Putin's extreme measures against Navalny indicate his perceived threat and strong support among the Russian public.

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues.

Hard void to fill: Navalny's death poses challenges for Russian opposition

Navalny, a prominent opposition figure in Russia, has passed away in a penal colony, sparking suspicions around his death.
Navalny's legacy as an anti-corruption campaigner and symbol of the struggle for Russia's better future will persist despite his death.
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Navalny buried at Moscow cemetery after prison death DW 03/01/2024

Thousands gathered for Navalny's funeral in Moscow amid heavy security.
Navalny's death under mysterious circumstances led to public outcry and accusations.

UK minister rules out swap for Briton Vladimir Kara-Murza jailed in Russia

Prisoner swap for Vladimir Kara-Murza ruled out
Efforts to secure release of Vladimir Kara-Murza ongoing
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Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison

Alexey Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, has been removed from the prison where he was being held and his whereabouts are unknown.
Prison officials have refused to disclose Navalny's new location, causing concern for his representatives and family.

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death

Alexey Navalny died in a penal colony while serving a 19-year-term.
Navalny was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had been the victim of a near-deadly poisoning attempt.

Why Navalny was hated in the Kremlin and in some Western circles

Navalny's unifying spirit challenged beneficiaries of conflict.
Navalny's charisma and bravery made him an exceptional political leader.

Alexey Navalny's team confirms his death, calls for body to be returned

Alexey Navalny was confirmed to have been murdered by his team.
Navalny's body was taken by investigators to Salekhard for further examination.

Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison

Alexey Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, has been removed from the prison where he was being held and his whereabouts are unknown.
Prison officials have refused to disclose Navalny's new location, causing concern for his representatives and family.

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death

Alexey Navalny died in a penal colony while serving a 19-year-term.
Navalny was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had been the victim of a near-deadly poisoning attempt.

Why Navalny was hated in the Kremlin and in some Western circles

Navalny's unifying spirit challenged beneficiaries of conflict.
Navalny's charisma and bravery made him an exceptional political leader.

Alexey Navalny's team confirms his death, calls for body to be returned

Alexey Navalny was confirmed to have been murdered by his team.
Navalny's body was taken by investigators to Salekhard for further examination.
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Russians queue to support Putin opponent in presidential election race

There are Russian opposition figures who are actively opposing President Putin's bid for another term in office.
Boris Nadezhdin is seeking to become the next Russian President and is the only potential candidate openly criticizing Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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